Huawei launched its new flagship device, P9 at Dubai Design District – D3 in Dubai. The phone combines groundbreaking innovations and exceptional design, setting a new standard in smartphone photography with dual-lens camera takes smartphone photography to the next level, allowing people to capture both vivid colors and striking black and white images. The Huawei P9 is the first smartphone co-engineered with the global iconic brand, Leica Camera AG.
The launch event was an elegant mix of innovative technology, photography and style. Influencers, partners and media from around the region saw the P9 in action with three workshops highlighting the devices advanced photography features and presentations from Jiao Jian, President of Huawei Consumer Business Group in the Middle East.
Accompanying Jian Jiao on stage was George Al Kafrouni, Regional Manager of Product Marketing & Training for Huawei CBG in the Middle East who spoke about the product specifications and how Huawei is working to elevate the standards of smartphone photography. Ayaad Damouni, photographer and Founder of UAE based Capital D Studios shared his experience with the Huawei P9 as he traveled and shot captivating imagery from London to Dubai.
“Huawei is excited to give P9 users the best smartphone photography experience by leveraging the unrivalled capabilities of Leica, the leader in the world of imaging for more than 100 years,” said Jian Jiao. “Consumers around the world use their smartphones to take billions of pictures each year, making photography critical to user experience. P9 users can now capture images with unmatched clarity, richness and authenticity, with a masterfully designed and powerful smartphone that looks and feels incredible.”
Deploying Huawei’s Hybrid Focus technology, the P9 captures images with superior speed, accuracy and stability. The P9 supports camera focusing based on three methodologies – laser, depth calculation and contrast – and automatically selects the one that yields the best result in any given environment.
The wide-aperture photography feature on the P9 allows users to experiment with innovative visual effects to create unique images and content. The P9 makes it easy to adjust the camera aperture to create bokeh and other depth-of-field effects, while keeping the main object in sharp focus.
The P9 is equipped with the power, connectivity and speed that today’s high-end smartphone user expects from Huawei. With a 5.2-inch 1080p display, the P9 is powered by the new Kirin 955 2.5GHz 64-bit ARM-based processor for leading-class mobile performance. The 3,000mAh high-density battery offers P9 users outstanding mobility and battery life.
Huawei is also unveiling the P9 Plus, featuring a 5.5-inch Press Touch display and a larger 3,400mAh battery. The P9 Plus also offers dual-IC Rapid Charge, giving users six hours of talk time after a 10-minute charge.
